Most commonly used to mean a gurt grackle (big tourist).
Beached Whale
BEECHED WAYL
biːtʃt weɪl
Noun
Etymology & History
Cornish slang for a very large tourist or grockle (visitor). Humorous comparison to a beached whale - something large and out of place. Modern Cornish coastal humor.
Word Details
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Region
Cornwall
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Era
1970s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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